Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md Sun, 28 May 2023 22:35:55 +0000 http://probqdp.com en hourly 1 Ammunition arsenal discovered by military officers in Măgdăcești http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8268 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8268 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8268 CHISINAU, May 28, 2023 — Soldiers from the “Codru” Battalion discovered an arsenal of ammunition from the Second World War, near the village of Magdacesti, Criuleni district.

According to the commander of the Battalion, colonel Gheorghe Racu, the explosive objects were found on a field following agricultural works. The rescue team headed by captain Ion Golovei went to the scene.

Following the investigation of the ground, the military identified 93 artillery projectiles, caliber 152 mm, four artillery projectiles, caliber 105 mm, as well as 15 warheads from the projectiles.

The source mentioned that the explosive objects will be neutralized under maximum security conditions at the military training ground.

NOTES: The Ministry of Defense warns that in areas where ammunition exists or is assumed to exist, citizens are asked to notify the local authorities. In case of detection of unidentified explosive objects, it is categorically forbidden to touch the munitions with hands or other objects, to hit or move the munitions found in the ground or on the surface, to dismantle the warheads or other components.

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The Moldovan military participates in the multinational exercise “Saber Guardian” held in Romania http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8266 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8266 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8266 CHISINAU, May 28, 2023 — A contingent of the National Army is participating, between May 29 and June 9, in the multinational exercise “Saber Guardian 2023” (SG23), which is part of the “Defender Europe 23” exercise complex.

“SG23” is led by the United States Land Forces in Europe (USAREUR) and the Joint Forces Command “General Ioan-Emanoil Florescu” within the Defense Staff, Romanian Army.

“Saber Guardian 2023” is a field exercise, which aims to increase interoperability at the joint and multinational level with the armed forces of allied and partner states. The training takes place simultaneously in the military training grounds in the counties of Constanta, Ialomita, Brasov, Galati, Braila and Tulcea, in Romania.

This year, the military contingent of the “Stefan cel Mare” Motorized Infantry Brigade will travel to the training site in Romania with military equipment units from the National Army. The Moldovan military will train at the Smardan Training Center in Galati County, Romania.

It should be noted that about 10,000 soldiers from 13 allied and partner countries participate in “SG 23” — Albania, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, the United States of America, Poland, Portugal and the Netherlands.

The “Saber Guardian” exercise takes place in accordance with the External Activity Plan of the Ministry of Defense and the National Army of the Republic of Moldova for the year 2023.

National Army soldiers participate in the 2013 “Saber Guardian” exercise.

NOTE: The military equipment column will move to Romania on Monday, May 29.

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Exercises with the reservists of the Armed Forces were completed in Cahul http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8264 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8264 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8264 CHISINAU, May 26, 2023 — At the training center of the “Dacia” Motorized Infantry Brigade in Cahul, the exercise completion ceremony with the reservists of the Armed Forces took place today.

The Commander of the National Army, Brigadier General Eduard Ohladciuc, present at the event, thanked the military for organizing the training, and the reservists for their participation and involvement in the training, handing them military ranks, diplomas of honor and certificates of participation.

The exercise lasted five days and was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Armed Forces Reserve Act as well as the National Army Training Plan for 2023.

Training with the reservists of the Armed Forces is to be organized in the months of June and September, currently, in accordance with the decision approved during the Government meeting of March 22, 2023.

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3rd International High Level Conference on Small Arms, Light Weapons and Conventional Ammunition in the National Army http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8262 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8262 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8262 CHISINAU, May 25, 2023 — The 3rd edition of the international high-level conference on small arms, light weapons and conventional ammunition in the National Army of the Republic of Moldova took place today at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense.

The event, organized by the Logistics Directorate and the Armament and Ammunition Center of the National Army, with the support of the Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT — Ammunition Management Advisory Team), was attended by specialists from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff, representatives of the Parliament, Ministries of Internal Affairs and Justice, Diplomatic Corps, NGOs, OSCE Mission, International Committee of the Red Cross, South-Eastern and Eastern European Small Arms and Light Weapons Control Office (SEESAC), Partnership Mission of the EU in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM-Moldova), the humanitarian organizations HALO Trust and ITF Enhancing Human Security, as well as experts in the field from Germany and Switzerland.

During the conference, the results of the implementation of the Action Plan of the National Army for 2020-2024 in the field of Physical Security and the Management of the Stocks of Small Arms, Light Weapons and Conventional Ammunition and the priorities of the development of capacities in the field of the Management of Armaments and Ammunition Stocks of the National Army for the years 2024-2030. At the same time, the possibilities of assistance from donor countries and international partners in the field were discussed.

Present at the meeting, the Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi emphasized that, currently, the management of the institution is making considerable efforts to integrate the management of stocks of conventional weapons and ammunition, as part of the national efforts to develop and transform the defense and security sector of the Republic of Moldova.

“During the last decade, the National Army has carried out a series of activities in order to improve and strengthen security and safety at the storage sites of the armaments and ammunition. We have implemented concrete projects and actions in the field of small arms, light weapons and conventional ammunition, based on national and international best practices. All these achievements are also due to our external partners, whom we thank for the expertise offered in the field. Certainly, our cooperation does not end here. We will continue to make efforts to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable management of weapons and ammunition not only in the National Army, but also in other relevant institutions in our country”, said Anatolie Nosatîi.

The Minister of Defense expressed his belief that this conference will generate new ways of cooperation and coordination to further develop a safe, secure and sustainable management of arms and ammunition stocks in the National Army.

The second edition of the high-level international conference on small arms, light weapons and conventional ammunition in the National Army of the Republic of Moldova took place in November 2019.

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The National Army announces the holding of the "Air Bastion" multinational exercise, a first for the Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8260 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8260 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8260 CHISINAU, May 25, 2023 — The National Army will conduct, between May 25 and June 2 this year, the combined international air defense exercise “Air Bastion-2023”, in order to ensure security measures during the second Summit of the European Political Community (EPC).

The exercise, planned according to the highest international standards, will take place at the training centers of the National Army and in the adjacent regions and will bring together over 200 Moldovan, French, British, Romanian and American soldiers.

The purpose of the “Air Bastion — 2023” exercise, which is being held for the first time in our country, is to train the air defense subunits of the National Army and increase the degree of interoperability between the partner countries participating in the exercise. Also, the military will ensure anti-aircraft protection of the objectives designated within the CPE.

The Ministry of Defense announces that the military equipment of the National Army, as well as that of the French and British armies, will be involved in the training.

We inform the public that military transport units will enter our country between May 25-27, through the Leuseni crossing point. The technical units will move along the route Leuseni — Chisinau — Bulboaca Military Training Base, being escorted by the military traffic police.

The training is part of the coordinated efforts of the institutions in the field of security and national defense necessary for the smooth conduct of the CPE Summit of the European Political Community on June 1 and the maintenance of safety and security measures throughout the territory of our country during the event.

NOTE: We inform the citizens that as a result of the participation in the “Aerial Bastion 2023” exercise, there will be movements of military equipment on the national territory.

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The government is improving the process of granting housing space for the military http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8258 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8258 Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8258 Chisinau, May 24, 2023 — The existing interpretations and loopholes in the process of establishing the allowance for renting housing space and assigning service homes to military personnel will be eliminated.

In this context, the Government approved amendments to the Regulation on the method of establishing and paying the monthly allowance for the rental of residential space, intended for contract servicemen of the Armed Forces, and the Regulation on the method of granting service housing, administered by The Ministry of Defense and the military units of the National Army.

The approved changes will make the use of budgetary financial resources more efficient and will contribute to the intended use of the respective service residences.

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The pontoon bridge from Leova-Bumbata was put into operation http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8256 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8256 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8256 CHISINAU, May 23, 2023 — The State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, Sergiu Plop, participated, together with officials from the Government of the Republic of Moldova and Romania, at the inauguration of the Leova — Bumbata State Border Crossing Point.

The event was attended by the soldiers from the Genius “Codru” Battalion of the National Army and the soldiers from the 72nd Genius Battalion “General Constantin Savu” from the 10th Genius Brigade of the Lower Danube of the Romanian army, who during the period May 8-21 this year, performed the placement works of the elements of the pontoon bridge.

It should be noted that the construction project of the Leova-Bumbăta crossing point began in the summer of 2022. Initially, the soldiers of the “Codru” Genius Battalion were involved in setting up the access ramp for the installation of the pontoon bridge.

In the future, they will provide the command and maintenance service of the pontoon bridge over the Prut River, which will facilitate international road traffic on the Moldovan-Romanian segment.

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The military attaché of Hungary completed his mandate in our country http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8252 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8252 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8252 CHISINAU, May 22, 2023 — Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi had a meeting today with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Szabó Sándor and the military attaché, lieutenant colonel Zoltán Berczeli, who completed his term in our country.

In this context, Minister Anatolie Nosatîi thanked the military official for his collaboration and wished him success in his future work.

During the discussions, topics were addressed regarding the reforms carried out in the National Army, the projects implemented with the help of international partners, as well as the path taken by our country towards joining the European Union.

At the same time, Minister Nosatîi thanked the officials for the training of the National Army soldiers in specialized institutions in Hungary, but also for facilitating the participation of the Moldovan soldiers in the European Union Military Training and Counseling Mission for the Defense and Security Forces of Mali — EUTM.

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Noi antrenamente cu rezerviștii Forțelor Armate http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8247 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8247 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8247 CHIȘINĂU, 22 mai 2023 — Armata Națională desfășoară în perioada 22-26 mai curent, exerciții cu rezerviștii Forțelor Armate la centrul de instruire de la Cahul.

Activitatea are scopul să verifice aptitudinile rezerviştilor și familiarizarea acestora cu tehnica, echipamentul și armamentul din dotarea Armatei Naționale. Conform programului de pregătire, care va dura cinci zile, aceștia vor studia regulamentele militare și vor participa la ședințe de tragere.

Cele mai recente exerciții s-au desfășurat săptămâna trecută la poligonul militar din municipiul Bălți.

Instruirile se desfășoară în conformitate cu cerințele Legii cu privire la rezerva Forțelor Armate, precum și Planului de instruire al Armatei Naționale pentru anul 2023.

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The exercise with the reservists of the Armed Forces was completed in Balti http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8245 http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8245 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=122&obj=8245 CHISINAU, May 19, 2023 — In the Motorized Infantry Brigade “Moldova” from Balti, the exercise completion ceremony with the reservists of the Armed Forces took place today, during which diplomas of honor, military degrees and certificates of participation were handed out.

The commander of the National Army, Brigadier General Eduard Ohladciuc, thanked the military for organizing the training, and the reservists for participating in the training held at the training ground in the locality.

It should be noted that the exercise lasted five days and was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Law on the Reserve of the Armed Forces, as well as the Training Plan of the National Army for the year 2023.

Training with the reservists of the Armed Forces is to be organized in the months of June and September, currently, in accordance with the decision approved during the Government meeting of March 22, 2023. The Ministry of Defense will additionally inform the citizens about their implementation.

It should be noted that such meetings were also organized in previous years.

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